#dd interviews

[kendallsroyco]

The most offline man you'll ever meet 🤣 (him not knowing what LMAO means + he thought your profile picture had to be a picture of yourself lmao😭)

+ him getting shy at reading compliments awww 🥺💕

[imissthembutitwasntadisaster]

I can't imagine though being like an advertising person for a big tv show and like yeah your show is trending so much on all social media except for Tumblr where it's consistently beaten out by *checks notes* a 125-year-old novel where one of the big twists is that a guy called Dracula is secretly a vampire

[randomfoggytiger]

My thoughts on the Chris Carter discourse.

I think I sit on the fence regarding the gendered violence issue in The X-Files. Yet, I also recognize CC's shortcomings-- pouring his energy into being a provocateur rather than a coherent show writer.

**Note**: Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. This is mine.

The show's violence against women isn't skewered in a sexist, one-way direction to me: gendered violence is perpetrated against both sexes equally; and the male cast and crew even joked about Mulder constantly getting beat up or tortured during CC's mytharc episodes. Not only that, but children and men as well as women are kidnapped or abducted and raped (or mind raped) and tortured and killed in equal measure.

The problem begins and ends, I believe, with Chris's ego. He views his show as a SHOW, not a beloved series cherished by fans. To him, Mulder and Scully and their children are literal paper dolls he created and played (plays) with like the Sims-- lighting them on fire, putting them through insane or ridiculous scenarios, and always resetting them back to normal at the end.

The "problem" is, the fans do not see Mulder and Scully as Sims models (pardon the references, got into the game lately) but as living, breathing characters with blood, sweat, and tears poured into their portrayal. Gillian took the role seriously and wanted it to make sense; and fans felt her passion and dedication, and honored the years she put in at her own inconvenience (over and over.)

David doesn't mind following CC's creative vision-- he views art differently than GA, and that's just fine, too. The difference is (I believe): Chris Carter honors David's viewpoint because it aligns with his own; but sloughs off, ignores, or discredits Gillian's because it opposes his.

Chris Carter has an ego (he does, it is what it is); and that rubs audiences the wrong way when they contrast his actions towards DD (letting him read scripts earlier than Gillian, likely knowing David'll give a "wow, interesting" rather than outright criticism) and GA (who sacrificed a lot to come back and was pretty much ignored every step of the way, even now.) David shrugs off what Chris writes for his character-- which is fine, that's his prerogative-- while Gillian does not-- which is also fine, that's her prerogative. Chris, however, does not treat them equally.

I say this not to hate on Chris. I dislike him, but I respect the characters, show, and world of The X-Files. All things being fair, it was his brainchild.

However: every person that will ever exist has their own perspective, feelings, and emotions regarding what they do or don't love. Fans and Gillian wanted The X-Files to make sense, to honor its characters, to craft an unforgettable journey between two unforgettable characters. Chris Carter did not-- which, again, is fine. But where he continues to fail is by throwing jabs at perspectives other than his own.

Because when you create a timeline that makes no logical sense (powered by plot twists that also make no logical sense) and expect your lead actress and fans who have spent time and energy and money on your franchise not to give you criticism or express their disappointment (and even anger)-- and, further, imply they "don't get it" or aren't "real fans" because of said criticisms-- then...

That's where you (Chris Carter) have a problem.

[tsoko-late]

Head empty, only they 🥺

bingqiu/wangxian/moshang

[dashboarddiaries]

DASHBOARD DIARIES, EPISODE 5 - 25 Million Crabs (+ Fall TV Shows!)

We are entering the fourth and final act of 2022, so now is the time to reflect on the silliness so far and look ahead to what we have coming up in the next few months that will inevitably put us into the throes of obsession. Also a brief visit to the more distant past featuring the downfall of a certain beloathed children's author and the more joyous bongo possum. Drop comments, questions, etc., in our ask box or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com!

Credits and transcript in our reblog. You can find transcripts for this, and every other episode, here.

Find the posts discussed in this episode in this tag!

[rainbowsky]

DD Chanel Cruise Interviews Eng Subs

[raytorosaurus]

i have a couple mcr history anon questions I'll get to those in the next couple of days sorry! i should Not be online rn

[kendallsroyco]

Charlie body hair tease >>>> 😩

[mikeywayarchive]

Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier

By Matthew Parker published February 27, 2013

My Chemical Romance's bassman interviewed

Full interview under the cut:

BASS EXPO 2013: My Chemical Romance are a band that have polarised opinions, angered newspapers, formed an army of extremely loyal fans the world over and managed to keep their heads in the process. But despite their formidable live reputation, their musicianship is often overlooked in favour of whatever controversy the press has decided to attribute to the band that month.

In attempt to rectify this, we spoke to bassist Mikey Way and picked his brains about his early influences, his gear preferences and the development of his signature Squier Mustang bass.

What's your very first memory of the bass guitar?

"My very first memory of the bass guitar - I was about three years old and heard Another One Bites The Dust by Queen on the radio. It was burned into my skull from that moment on, and became a benchmark for bass lines in my mind."

Do you remember the first time you made a breakthrough with your bass playing - the first time you thought 'This is for me'?

"My first breakthrough with bass playing was during one of the first MCR practices in December of 2001. Gerard [Way, frontman] and Ray Toro [lead guitar] both coached me, as I hadn't had a great deal of bass experience up to that point. When I got the picking pattern/timing for [early MCR track] Our Lady of Sorrows down, I had a total 'wow' moment and knew not only did I love it, but I would play the bass forever."

What, for you, is the key to be being a good bass player?

"In my opinion, the key to being a good bass player is rhythm and timing. Bass is what the drummer plays from mostly and everybody goes off the drummers beat."

What MCR song has presented the biggest challenge for you as a bass player and why?

"I would say the song that presented the biggest challenge for me was Planetary (Go!) [from MCR's fourth album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys]. That song takes a great deal of dexterity to play live, and in turn has made me a better player."

MCR has, for better or worse, had a variety of drummers in its 10 year + history. What impact has that had on your role in the band's rhythm section?

"I can honestly say it benefited me greatly. I've played with five drummers in MCR, either onstage or in the studio and jammed with countless others. They each had different styles and nuances, so I was able to learn a lot from each of them."

Gerard has spoken before about 'Bowie moments' - the 'pinch yourself' experiences the band occasionally gets to enjoy. What have been your favourite Bowie moments with MCR?

"I have been very fortunate to have had many of those moments in our career thus far. Some highlight 'Bowie/pinch me moments' being -the reveal of The Black Parade in London back in '06, headlining Reading and Leeds in 2012, being the first American band in 30 something years to play Vietnam, and being the last band to play in Time Square before the ball dropped."

Have you ever met any of your bass playing heroes? Who's inspiring you currently?

"I've been able to meet many of my bass heroes through the years luckily! Matt Sharp's bass playing on the first two Weezer albums never fails to inspire me."

Do you have a favourite bass line of all time? What is it and why?

"Oh wow, this is a toughie! It's so hard to pick just one, but any of Louis Johnson's bass lines on Michael Jackson's Thriller album take the cake. They are still stuck in my head to this day, after hearing them almost 30 years ago. They are powerful and infectious."

What do you look for when you're buying a bass?

"When I'm buying a bass I look for equal parts sound, playability and vibe. Not only do I want it to sound and play amazing, but its an added bonus when it has interesting "battle damage" or an interesting color pattern that I've never seen before."

You recently released a signature Squier Mustang bass. How did that come about? How does it feel to have your name on a guitar?

"Before, we were discussing 'pinch yourself' moments, and getting my own signature Squier Mustang bass is on that list. I had been sponsored by Fender through most of my time in MCR. I had contacted them about making a custom bass and they hit me back saying they wanted to give me a signature model! To me, this is one of my greatest accomplishments.

"I started playing electric guitar at 14/15, and it was a Fender Stratocaster. My first bass was a Squier P Bass and I haven't used anything but Fender onstage ever since. To say its a tremendous honour and privilege would be an understatement. At least once a day I think about it, and it makes me smile ear to ear."

What is it about the Mustang bass that draws you to that model? What features were you keen to incorporate?

I was drawn to the Mustang because, simply put, they are a hell of a lot of fun to play - especially in a live setting [and] I've always really wanted a Mustang, with a humbucker, and a competition stripe (it's classic and classy!). I've always been in love with flake/sparkle finishes as well; so if you stir all of that up in one - you have my signature model."

What other bass gear do you use? (Amps, pedals etc.) And why?

"As far as other bass equipment - I use the Fender Super Bass Man. From the minute I took it out of the box I was in love, and won't use anything else. Not only does it sound HUGE, but the range of sounds and tones you can get is uncanny. Highly recommended.

"As far as pedals go, I always love the Memory Man and Bass Big Muff/regular Big Muff from Electro-Harmonix. I've been using a Big Muff for distortion since I started playing the electric guitar and swear by it."

Do you use your signature bass on stage?

"Yes, I absolutely do. It's my weapon of choice, badge of honor, and good luck charm all rolled into one."

[vertigoartgore]

Frank Miller's monochromatic cover for 1981's Amazing Heroes #4, with inks by Klaus Janson (courtesy of The Marvel Project).

[randomfoggytiger]

Though I'm forever drawn to the insane chemistry and comedic timing of Craig Ferguson and his first (and reoccurring) guest David Duchovny, there's something very magical about Craig taking shots at David's fashion and David then setting Craig up for a gag:

(Compilation of these two that I watch over and over like a movie found here.)

[goldenpinof]

top 5 promotion failures of dan’s tour?

close to no promotion for original dates and no separate promo for added shows (looks like whoever is in charge they don't know how to work with Dan's audience. and Dan doesn't wanna help them. which is valid if he didn't agree to that on the paper).

Kitchener cancellation without any acknowledgment up until like a day before the show's initial date.

Oxford and Cambridge drama even before the tour started.

controversial opinion: his promo videos don't help much because they are not informative enough to make people buy tickets. it's hard to tell what to expect from the show. Dan ranting about life like he does in his liveshows? a stand-up show? a one-man show? go figure! wrong marketing strategy in general.

added tour dates with 0 announcements to the audience, thus us having to find out about them by ourselves, and then the cancellation of half of those dates because no one is buying tickets.

honorable mentions:

not a word from Dan about that one show that had a different venue to the one listed on the tour site (it wasn't Nashville).

no updates on the site (cancelled Sydney and Copenhagen are still there, no indication of NEW shows therefore people don't see them).

mistakes/flaws in promo images and emails from the promoter (AXS).

creating tiktok account to promote the tour on one of the most popular platforms and yet, no real interest in doing so.

the lack of Phil's presence.

[diavorchid]

today's entry:

Dr. Van Helsing is laconic;

me, actually aware 'laconic' has been used for one (1) other character before: wHat? Mr. Bram Stoker sir used 'laconic' for someone else other than for his favorite American cowboy??

[cyberstabbing]

mikeyway PLEASE release the tapes 🗣🗣

[moonfireshadow]

Anyways I have a fic idea I want to spit ball to someone but none of my friends ever read Death Note or Interview with the Vampire or Dracula Daily so I need someone else who is in this niche to the proverbial rubber duck on my desk that will listen to me rant (any maybe proof read if they'd like!) Lmk if anyone is interested!